Module Information
Module Identifier
DR31020
Module Title
AMERICAN DRAMA
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Semester
Intended for use in future years
Pre-Requisite
DR10120
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay: 2,500 words | 35% |
| Semester Assessment | Seminar Presentation: | 10% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours | 55% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Aims
- To study 20th century American drama in its historical, social, political and theatrical context.
- To examine the original staging conventions for selected texts and the audiences' response to them.
- To evaluate, discuss and compare `mainstream' theatre and alternative theatre practices in America, and assess their contribution to world theatre.
- To examine the original staging conventions for selected texts and the audiences' response to them.
- To evaluate, discuss and compare `mainstream' theatre and alternative theatre practices in America, and assess their contribution to world theatre.
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6